Caldwell’s “Get Out The Way” Fuses Southern Storytelling With Hip-Hop

Caldwell, a rising pop-country star, released his newest single “Get Out The Way” on February 20, 2025. Featuring billboard-charting rapper Fivio Foreign, the song boldly fuses Southern storytelling with trap and drill for an electric anthem. “Get Out The Way” is also the lead single for Caldwell’s debut album, coming in Q3 of 2025.

Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Caldwell’s upbringing and creative journey have developed a unique and multifaceted sound. He started playing the drums at the age of five, and in high school he fully shifted his energy from sports to songwriting. He started playing in talent shows, eventually got his first gig at a bar in Clemson, and has grown into an artist in his own right.

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While Caldwell acknowledges his privileged background, his Southern roots and rap artistry brought their own struggles. These factors caused him to face early skepticism, but he relied on his faith and a relentless work ethic to ensure that it would not define him.

It makes sense that Caldwell’s music would be so unapologetically honest, expressing the messy reality of life with the full spectrum of human emotion. The philosophy of grit, emotion, and storytelling have driven him to find success in spite of adversity, and his music inspires others to adopt the same ideals. In performance and in song, he works to inspire others to embrace their true selves, take risks, and stand up for what they believe in.

For Caldwell to achieve his unique blend of country, rock, and hip-hop, the artist draws from a number of musical influences, but they share one common theme—they refuse to be defined by genre or expectations. Caldwell is inspired by artists like Elvis Presley, Eminem, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, and more, shaping his musical vision to reflect the raw sound of life’s inspirations.

Caldwell particularly notes Eminem’s introspective Recovery and Big Sean’s Dark Sky Paradise as albums which guided his own journey with sound. This is the same sort of deep, complex music which fans can expect from Caldwell’s upcoming album, something which touches on human authenticity and subverts expectations. This blending of genre is pushing industry boundaries and advancing new themes for global audiences to enjoy.

Caldwell believes that one should never be so proud that they cannot enjoy the present moment, and his musical endeavors certainly reflect that philosophy. Though he’s found his way, Caldwell remembers who he is and where he’s going in all that he does. He is unapologetically himself, and his music shares that genuine feel.

Outside of his career as a musician, Caldwell takes comfort in family, faith, and football. He is always grounded in what matters: inspiring others to live their truth while living authentically and never conforming to expectations. This is what makes Caldwell’s music stand out from the crowd, and why this artist is leading a new wave of genre-bending music. From early influences to current success, Caldwell is determined to make a lasting impact.

Up next Caldwell will be releasing his new single “Beer & Baddies” featuring Sexyy Red coming March 28th.

Check out the music video for “Get Out The Way” here:

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